Photos - Wine & Cooking in the Heart of Chianti and Florence, Tuscany

Photos - Wine & Cooking in the Heart of Chianti and Florence, Tuscany

Following is a collection of random photos from this itinerary. To see more full-size photos, visit our photo galleries.

Aside from its famous view, Pienza is home to the delicious Tuscan pecorino cheese Our Chianti cooking classes are a great opportunity to learn, experience and appreciate Italian food culture Our barbeque party in Chianti is a great time to relax by the pool an soak up some sun before a night of dancing and fun Enjoying a wonderful evening of singing and dancing at a Tuscan-style barbeque The Cathedral of Siena is one of the most beautiful in all of Italy. It houses many famous works of art. Guest giving love to Chianti cashmere goat deep in the hills of Tuscany at a local artisan's goat farm Getting ready to eat some local Tuscan specialties at our barbeque party in Chianti The wine will be so good during the Chianti vacation that you'll want it straight from the barrel! Tours and tastings at various winers in Chianti create a true appreciation for these wonderful Tuscan wines During our Tuscany vacation, we tour what is considered by many, the most beautiful wine cellars in Europe A photo opportunity among sunflowers under the Tuscan sun can never be passed up Our hands-on cooking classes in Chianti are all about highlighting dishes unique to Tuscany Our Chianti vacation makes day trips to places that once played an integral role in the region's history Our Chianti vacation provides many opportunities to meet and interact with the locals of Tuscany Our Chianti vacation stops at the DeRicci family winery, widely regarded as the most beautiful cellar in the world We make the trip to Cortona, the setting of Under the Tuscan Sun for a private, hands-on cooking class We only choose restaurants popular among the locals for our vacations, and Chianti is no exception. Learning how to make dishes unique to the region we vacation in is a major part of the cultural experience we offer During our Tuscan winery tours, we get a wonderful explanation of how the renowned Vin Santo dessert wine is made Sunflower blooms in the middle of summer are a wonderful opportunity to soak up the romance and beauty of Tuscany The location and architecture of Pienza make it one of the most picturesque towns of Tuscany An afternoon spritz is a small example of how deep we dive into everyday Italian culture Our food tour of Florence is a great opportunity to get a feel of the local culture and experience the central market Having a cooking class in Cortona, the setting for "Under the Tuscan Sun" Our Chianti vacation features a wine tasting in a small family run winery to create a more intimate experience Our food tour of Florence is a great opportunity interact with local shop-owners and taste Tuscan specialties Florentine steak is a must-have culinary experience in the Tuscan region. We enjoy ours deep in the hills of Chianti Italian piazzas are a great place to sit back with a glass of wine and observe Italian culture and lifestyle Enjoying a small-group hands-on cooking class and wonderful meal with friends overlooking the Tuscan landscape Meeting locals is one of the best ways to appreciate and discover the local culture of Tuscany. Our hands-on cooking classes are a great opportunity to learn how to make the famous Italian liquor, Limoncello Two of our guests helping out with the antipasto before our incredible meal at a family-run winery near Greve in Chianti The Palio horse-race in Siena is more than just a race. It is the life-blood of every citizen and a wonder to behold. The views of Tuscany are unparalleled, we make sure to take advantage of every opportunity to appreciate them A food tour in Florence and Tuscany cannot miss a stop at a local pastry shop to taste some Tuscan dessert Our small group class is getting ready to make a myriad of delicious local Tuscan dishes Vin Santo is a great finisher to a wonderful Tuscan meal, we'll taste many varieties on our Chianti vacation The Duomo in Florence is one of the most iconic buildings in the world. We visit Florence during our Chianti Vacations A beautiful antipasto served by our friends on their local farm in the hills of Greve in Chianti, deep in Tuscany! Going off the beaten path in the Tuscan hills to learn about the goats that help make beautiful cashmere products Tuscany offers up some of the best views and vistas in all of Italy and Florence is no exception Our guests truly become our family after spending a week with us in Tuscany